The Festival of Wines 2018

A Journey through Canadian & U.S. Wine Country

The NSLC Festival of Wines 2018

Discover the wines of North America with this year’s Festival of Wines, as we take guests on a journey through Canada and U.S. wine country. Wines from around the globe will join award-winning labels from Nova Scotia, Ontario, British Columbia, Oregon, Washington, California, and more. No matter what your level of wine knowledge is, there’s something for everyone at our Festival events throughout the week of September 25-29.

TICKETS ON SALE NOWAll tickets are available online, in-person at the Ticket Atlantic Box Office and participating Atlantic Superstores, or by phone at (902) 451-1221 or Toll Free 1-877-451-1221. Service charges apply.

Discover the Wines of Washington DinnerWednesday, September 26 | 6-9PM | CUT Steakhouse | $140 (taxes & tip included) | BUY TICKETSNow celebrating more than 50 years of winemaking, Chateau Ste. Michelle’s founders set out to prove that great wine isn’t only made in Italy and California when they pioneered the Washington wine region. Get to know the stories behind their award-winning wines as our expert host guides guests through a perfectly paired four-course dinner. Learn more »

Exclusive Tasting hosted by The Port Wednesday, September 26 | 6-9PM | Casino Nova Scotia | $85 (taxes included) | BUY TICKETSA fantastic opportunity to taste and purchase a collection of more than 50 premium wines poured by our team of Product Specialists and specially curated by our wine buyers, Jennifer Katona and Peter Rockwell. All featured wines are exclusive to this event and won’t be found at our Grand Tastings. Plus, guests will have the chance to taste a few extra special wines at pop-up stations throughout the evening.

Festival of Wines Gala Thursday, September 27 | 5:30PM | Cunard Centre | $180 (plus tax) | BUY TICKETSJoin Symphony Nova Scotia and this year’s special guest David Myles for a gourmet multi-course feast featuring award-winning wine and music. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in the live and silent auctions, with all proceeds directly supporting Symphony Nova Scotia. Guests with dietary restrictions can reach out to Julie.Langford@myNSLC.com and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Grand Tastings Friday & Saturday, September 28-29 | 1-4PM & 7-10PM | Cunard Centre | $65 (taxes included) | BUY TICKETSDiscover the wines of North America and beyond at Nova Scotia’s signature wine experience. Our flagship event is a wonderful way to enhance your knowledge of wine and sample exclusive products you won’t find anywhere else. There are over 350 wines to try from North America and around the world. Guests can purchase wines on-site or have products delivered to the NSLC of their choice for no charge. Please note: There is no longer an All-Access Pass option for our Grand Tastings.